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NKS1486

Operated by Spirit Airlines

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Departure

PHL KPHL VFR

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia, US

Local time
21:59 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
39.8719, -75.2411

cloud Weather

Wind
220° / 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 11,000 ft
Temp / Dew
23°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T00:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHL 300054Z 22010KT 10SM FEW110 23/11 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP082 T02280106 $

TAF KPHL 292320Z 3000/3106 22012G18KT P6SM SCT070 FM300300 25012KT P6SM SCT200 FM300600 28012KT P6SM SCT200 FM301000 32018G26KT P6SM SCT100 FM301500 35020G30KT P6SM BKN080 FM302100 01014G24KT P6SM SCT080

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 189 Departures
flight_land 186 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
21:59 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
290° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
SCT 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T00:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 300053Z 29005KT 10SM SCT250 24/09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02390089

TAF KDTW 292320Z 3000/3106 30007KT P6SM SCT250 FM300400 04011G20KT P6SM SCT100 FM301400 06010G19KT P6SM FEW250 FM310100 07005KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 151 Departures
flight_land 164 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-30 A9046D PHL → DTW Apr 30, 17:50 UTCApr 30, 19:05 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-26 A8BCDD PHL → DTW Apr 26, 17:05 UTCApr 26, 18:15 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-26 A8BCDD PHL → DTW Apr 26, 17:01 UTCApr 26, 18:14 UTC1h 13m +180m +16m

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
+16m
On-time arrival
0% 0% on time
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 3

NKS1486 frequently asked

Where does flight NKS1486 fly?
NKS1486 (Spirit Airlines) flies from PHL to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight NKS1486?
Based on observed flights, NKS1486 takes on average 1h 13m from takeoff to landing.
How often does NKS1486 fly?
NKS1486 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
Is flight NKS1486 usually on time?
Across recent flights, NKS1486 arrives with an average 16-minute delay. 0% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight NKS1486?
NKS1486 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track NKS1486 live?
Yes. When NKS1486 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.